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Eclectic Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Sunnyvale TX Custom Covered Patio W/ Outdoor Fireplace
Sunnyvale TX Custom Covered Patio W/ Outdoor Fireplace
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
“Wow!” Doesn’t Do Justice To This Sunnyvale, TX, Covered Patio Addition! The scope of this Sunnyvale outdoor living room project encompasses the addition of an 18-foot by 20-foot hip roof covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and stamp and stain patio.
Glass Wall System
Glass Wall System
J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.
Photographer: Stacy Bass Luxurious pool house sited on grand estate. Contemporary features with traditional design. Expansive french doors open to outdoor, poolside entertaining space. Cupola brings natural light into kitchen area.
Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage
Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large bohemian back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Welhouse Construction Services, LLCWelhouse Construction Services, LLC
Large bohemian back veranda in Other with a water feature, decking and a pergola.
Rockville Backyard Retreat
Rockville Backyard Retreat
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
This outdoor living space includes; a rectangular swimming pool, putting green, and Hot Springs spa. The patio is Techo-Bloc Blu pavers with natural fieldstone walls. Landscaping and boulders complement the space and a wood burning fire pit serves as a focal point. A Fiberon Ipe spa deck, next to the outdoor grille station and buffet stone counter for entertaining and relaxing. Photo by: George Brown Photography
Sonoma County
Sonoma County
Suzanne Knowlton DesignsSuzanne Knowlton Designs
Design ideas for a small bohemian back screened veranda in Austin with natural stone paving.
Back Porch
Back Porch
Amy Spencer InteriorsAmy Spencer Interiors
Inspiration for a small eclectic back veranda in Other with brick paving.
The White Dove Rockotel
The White Dove Rockotel
C&M HospitalityC&M Hospitality
Erin Cadigan
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Twig Porch
Twig Porch
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Design ideas for an expansive bohemian back veranda in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
Southwest Austin Screened Room
Southwest Austin Screened Room
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
In addition to building a screened porch, we constructed a patio extension using the same ceramic tile flooring. The patio extension provides the perfect outdoor (open) space for the clients’ chimenea, a portable outdoor fireplace.
Door County Single Family Homes
Door County Single Family Homes
New Cottage Homes, LLCNew Cottage Homes, LLC
This is an example of an expansive bohemian back veranda in Milwaukee with concrete paving and a pergola.
Porches
Porches
ArchitraveArchitrave
Inspiration for a large eclectic back wood railing veranda in Charleston with with columns and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
The new screened room features a gable roof, a closed-rafter interior with beadboard ceiling, and skylights. The skylights in the screened room will keep the adjacent room from becoming too dark. That’s always a consideration when you add a screened or covered porch. The next room inside the home suddenly gets less light than it had before, so skylights are a welcome solution. Designing a gable roof for the screened room helps with that as well.
Southern Screened Porch
Southern Screened Porch
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
The existing deck did not get used because of the hot afternoon sun so they decided to build a screened in porch primarily as an entertaining and dining space. A lot of research was done to make sure "outdoor" products were used that would stand the test of time and not get damaged by the elements. The porch was enlarged from the original deck and is 16' x 28' and serves as a lounging and dining area. A key component was making the porch look like it was a part of the house. We used black paint on the doors, window frames and trim for high contrast and personality to the space. Pressure treated wood was used for the decking. The ceiling was constructed with headboard and 1 x 6 inch trim to look like beams. Adding the trim to the top and painting the molding black gave the room an interesting design detail. The interior wood underneath the screens is yellow pine in a tongue and groove design and is chair-rail height to provide a child safe wall. The screens were installed from the inside so maintenance would be easy from the inside and would avoid having to get on a ladder for any repairs. Photo Credit: Emily Followill Photography
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Deck Plus, LLC - Outdoor AdditionsDeck Plus, LLC - Outdoor Additions
This outdoor living combination design by Deck Plus has it all. We designed and built this 3-season room using the Eze Breeze system, it contains an integrated corner fireplace and tons of custom features. Outside, we built a spacious side deck that descends into a custom patio with a fire pit and seating wall.
The Jasper Hill #5020: Screened Porch
The Jasper Hill #5020: Screened Porch
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Outdoor living spaces abound with covered and screened porches and patios to take in amazing lakefront views. Enjoy outdoor meals in this octagonal screened porch just off the dining room on the main level.
Brook Highland, AL, Pool Pavilion
Brook Highland, AL, Pool Pavilion
Archadeck of BirminghamArchadeck of Birmingham
This cedar poolside pavilion features a cathedral ceiling with can lights, a chandelier and ceiling fans, As you can imagine, these swinging day beds are perfect when you want to relax and unwind after a long work week.
Stowe, Vermont Eclectic Modern Cottage
Stowe, Vermont Eclectic Modern Cottage
Patterson and Smith Construction, Inc.Patterson and Smith Construction, Inc.
Barrett Photography
Inspiration for a bohemian back screened veranda in Burlington with a roof extension.
Sunroom Oasis
Sunroom Oasis
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This home, only a few years old, was beautiful inside, but had nowhere to enjoy the outdoors. This project included adding a large screened porch, with windows that slide down and stack to provide full screens above. The home's existing brick exterior walls were painted white to brighten the room, and skylights were added. The robin's egg blue ceiling and matching industrial wall sconces, along with the bright yellow accent chairs, provide a bright and cheery atmosphere in this new outdoor living space. A door leads out to to deck stairs down to the new patio with seating and fire pit. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Eclectic Kitchen and Outdoor Dining Blend in Boxford
Eclectic Kitchen and Outdoor Dining Blend in Boxford
Blackdog Design Build RemodelBlackdog Design Build Remodel
A beautiful kitchen and screen porch addition in Boxford, MA created by our Salem, NH team. Photography by John Gauvin.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.

Eclectic Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland eclectic verandas, pergolas, porches and porticos are still handy little halfway houses between your driveway and your front door or your garden and your back door. Verandas are structures that cover an area next to your house, usually over a patio or decked area at the back as part of your garden, and they offer a sheltered outdoor space that you can enjoy all year round. Pergolas are usually separate from your house but offer basic cover for outdoor dining or simply relaxing. Porches can either give you shelter from the rain (perhaps as you find your keys at the front door) in the form of a basic, open porch canopy structure, or be built out into a small room or vestibule where you can remove and store coats, shoes and umbrellas. Porticos fall into the former category of porch design but are much grander than regular porches, usually with colonnades at either side of the door supporting the porch roof and giving a regal touch to the exterior of your home. If you think your home could benefit from a sheltered outdoor structure, either for dining outside or just taking your coat and boots off as you enter your house, take a look at the porch, portico and veranda ideas, designs and photos from homeowners and designers to take inspiration.

How do I choose an eclectic veranda design?

Glass verandas are one of the most common veranda designs because they let in light, offer slight shade and still protect from the elements, while wooden verandas are also popular due to their traditional-looking style. If your garden and house exterior are styled classically then a wooden veranda or pergola may be the way to go and you may want to consider tiling the roof of the veranda with the same type of tiles you have on your main roof, so everything ties in neatly. Wrought iron and glass verandas can also look classic in their style, appearing almost Victorian, and if you have dark framed windows or other ironwork in your garden or home, this style of veranda could work nicely. Metal and glass verandas would better suit contemporary tastes, and if you don't want the normal pitched roof style, look at flat roofs and verandas and pergolas in unique shapes and designs. You can choose to have either a supported veranda with posts, similar to a pergola structure, or a cantilever veranda that protrudes from a wall of your house without support via posts to the ground. Obviously if you want more space under your veranda then a cantilever veranda is the way to go, but the look of cantilevers is not always to everyone's taste. Otherwise you may only need posts at each end that won't have to be large and in the way if you need the room.

How do I choose a new porch?

Think about what you want from your porch – if, for example, your front door opens straight into your living room, you may want the added privacy of an enclosed porch rather than a portico-style covering. Appearance is, of course, all-important; the front of your house, after all, creates the first impression of your home. uPVC porches are great for insulation, but they may not look as good aesthetically. It’s important that your porch design fits in with that of your house, so keep brickwork and materials similar or complementary. Front doors provide a wonderful opportunity for dressing your house – embrace colour and gloss, and add attractive embellishments with door knockers, letter boxes and wall lights. But don’t just take our word for it; take a look around for inspiration. Once you’ve decided which type and material of porch or portico would suit your house – whether it’s a brick, glass or an oak porch, you can now focus on the design and have a look at some great porch ideas from other Houzz users. Find images of traditional wooden porches that give a warmly welcome, large glass porch extensions that dramatically change home exteriors, and pictures of stone front porches and porticos.

Will I need planning permission for my eclectic veranda, pergola, porch or portico?

Usually verandas will need planning permission as they are not classed as permitted development under Class A, but there are exceptions, so check with your local planning authority first. Provided that your porch or portico follows the stipulated guidelines, it will be exempt from planning permission and building regulation approvals. Ensure that the external floor area of the porch is within three square metres and that its height does not exceed three metres. Finally, the furthest edge of the porch should not go beyond two metres of any boundary of the house and the road. If the porch or portico you want is bigger than these dimensions, make your life easier by employing a builder or porch specialist who will handle the planning and building regulations for you. Pergolas, as garden structure, also do not need planning permission as long as they adhere to standard regulations, but again, check online or with a professional before building one.
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